Illustration for Comics for 14 - 17 Year Olds

Description

Join Illustration for Comics for 14 - 17 years olds where you will produce your own handmade graphic novel or picture book. You’ll explore methods of image making, character design, storytelling, composition and simple bookbinding.

Working in a fun and supportive environment, you will create work in both 2D and 3D and be introduced to lo-fi production techniques.

Everything you make will be created by hand and introduce you to the fundamentals of narrative illustration. You will be amazed by the skills that you gain, which you will be able to apply to many other projects in future.

The course will also include an off-site visit to feed your imagination further.Topics Covered

Character design and storytelling

Building profiles

Drawing

Visit the Tate Gallery

Book binding workshop

Creating zines / books structures

Narrative structures

Image making

Mood

Applying type and lo-fi reproduction methods

Complete of final book / zine / graphic novel.

Course OutcomesYou should leave the course with a finished graphic novel or picture book; a range of development work that would sit well in a portfolio for art college; the ability to make zines, comics or handmade books at home and fundamental skills in illustration.

Who Should AttendSuitable for anyone aged 14 - 17 years, who likes drawing, making and creating things. As well as those interested in illustration or preparing a portfolio for application to art college. A fun opportunity that will allow you to increase your confidence in this area.

LevelBeginner

Tutor Description

Materials

Please bring the following materials with you on the first day:

Pens and pencils in assorted colours

Sketchbook (A4)

An old clean sock

A newspaper and a few scraps of fabric

Buttons or decorations that you like or find interesting.

Please remember to bring a packed lunch.

Please note that most materials needed for the short courses are available at the Chelsea College of Arts' Art Shop. Please contact the Art Shop directly for opening hours and availability.